Born: | June 11, 1966 | Draft: | 1984 Flyers #27 Overall |
Hometown: | Montreal, Quebec | Position: | Right Wing |
Known For: | “The Rat Trick” | Shoots: | Right |
National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Retired |
Scott Edgar Mellanby (born June 11, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, coach, and executive. He primarily played right wing throughout his NHL career, on occasion shifting over to the left side. He is the son of former Hockey Night in Canada producer Ralph Mellanby.
In the locker room before the Florida Panthers home opener on Oct. 8, 1995, Mellanby killed a rat with his hockey stick. He used the same stick to score a pair of goals against the Calgary Flames. Panthers goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck dubbed Mellanby’s performance as “The Rat Trick.” Starting the next home game, Panthers fans began throwing plastic rats onto the ice, and a tradition was born.
Scott Mellanby Statistics
Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
May 30, 1991 | Craig Berube Craig Fisher | Dave Brown Corey Foster Jari Kurri | ||
February 9, 2001 | – | Fifth-Round Pick (Vince Bellissimo) Dave Morisset |
Deeper Dive
- Scott Mellanby: Panthers Den of Honor
- 15 Craziest Things Ever Thrown Onto the Ice
- Florida Panthers and the History of Rats
Staff History
- NHL, Vancouver Canucks, Special Consultant to GM (2007-2010)
- NHL, St. Louis Blues, Assistant Coach (2010-2012)
- NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Director of Player Personnel (2012-2014)
- NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Assistant GM (2014-2021)
Achievements
- IIHF U20 World Juniors Silver Medal (1986)
- NHL Record For Power Play Goals in a Game (4 in 2003; tied with 7 others)
- Panthers Record For Assists In a Game (4; tied with Ray Whitney)